Probe launched against HIV-infected US sergeantWASHINGTON - Authorities in the US have launched a probe against an Air Force sergeant infected with HIV for allegedly failing to inform a “multitude of sexual partners” about his medical status, a media report said. Falling coconut kills Colombian manBogota, Aug 28 (IANS/EFE) A man died after a falling coconut hit him on the head while he was relaxing in the shade of a coconut palm in the Colombian town of Melgar. Ohio property owner gives eviction notice to owner of bear that killed its caretaker
Eviction notice goes to owner of Ohio killer bear Guard accused of dozing off kills colleaguesKUALA LUMPUR - A security guard in Malaysia shot dead two of his colleagues after they blamed him of dozing off while on duty. Mexican massacre policemen go missingMEXICO CITY - The aftermath of the migrant massacre in northern Mexico continued to unfold Friday as two police officials went missing and the family of the sole survivor received police protection in Ecuador. Investigator missing as new violence surrounding Mexico migrant massacre targets police, media
Violence targets police, media in Mexico massacre China asks airline to change name after plane crashBEIJING - China’s Henan province has asked the commercial carrier whose plane crashed during landing, killing 42 people Tuesday, not to use the word “Henan” in its name in a bid to protect the province’s image. 77 kg heroin seized in TurkeyANKARA - Police in Turkey’s largest city of Istanbul confiscated around 77 kg of heroin and detained six suspects in a major anti-drug operation. Driver in crash that killed 5 teenagers in Illinois is sentenced to 15 years in prison
Woman gets 15 years for crash that killed 5 teens Three villages damaged in Iran quakeTEHRAN - An earthquake rattled the northeastern Iranian province of Semnan, damaging three villages and injuring several villagers late Friday, state media reported. Recalls this week include magnetic Maze toys, double strollers, flat screen TV wall mounts
Recalls This Week: Magnetic Maze toys, strollers State TV: Magnitude 5.9 quake jolts remote area in northeastern Iran, 1 villager injured
Moderate quake hits remote area in northeast Iran US donors’ response to Pakistan floods lags far behind giving for other recent mega-disasters
Tepid response from US public to Pakistan floods “Canadian Idol” contestant appears in court on terrorism charge
“Canadian Idol” terror suspect in court OTTAWA, Ontario — A terror suspect who appeared on the TV show “Canadian Idol” made a brief court appearance on Friday, and police said they arrested a fourth man in an alleged plot to build bombs. 2 cars explode in Mexican state where 72 migrants killed; prosecutor in massacre case missing
2 cars explode in Mexico where 72 bodies found Mexican president: Prosecutor involved in investigation of 72 massacred migrants is missing
Mexico: Prosecutor linked to migrant case missing Chilean woman survives massive earthquake only to see her husband stuck in collapsed mine
Chilean family survives quake, faces mine collapse Engineers to remove temporary cap from blown-out Gulf well, raise key equipment from seabed
Engineers to remove temporary cap from Gulf well 15 passengers injured in emergency evacuation of Jet flightMUMBAI - At least 15 passengers were injured during an emergency evacuation of a Jet Airways flight on which there was a fire alarm Friday night, officials said. Obama preparing to confront 5th Katrina anniversary, BP spill, will reaffirm support for area
Corps: 5 years after Katrina, New Orleans levees almost ready for storm of similar strength
Corps: New Orleans levee upgrades nearly ready International racket behind rare wood smuggled to China: PoliceSHIMLA - There could be a major international racket behind the smuggling of the banned red sanders wood that was seized close to the border with China in Himachal Pradesh, a senior police official said Friday. Families of Comair 5191 victims mark anniversary of crash by breaking ground on memorial
Families break ground on Comair 5191 memorial Police say 2 adults, 2 children found dead in Kentucky house fire; cause unknown
4 killed in western Kentucky house fire OWENSBORO, Ky. — Police in Kentucky say two children and two adults have died in a house fire that was still blazing nearly two hours after being reported. Amin tells court he fears for life in jailGANDHINAGAR - Former deputy superintendent of police N.K. Amin, an accused in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh staged shoot-out case whose plea to turn approver is pending in court, has raised serious questions about his security in jail and told the court that his life is in danger. Feds to remove temporary cap from blown-out Gulf well, raise key equipment from seabed
Feds to remove temporary cap from Gulf well MLA arrested for assaulting policemenLUCKNOW - An independent legislator was Friday arrested in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi district on charges of assaulting police personnel in order to secure the release of two of his supporters who were arrested for alleged extortion, police said. Record reasons for arrest, non-arrest: New criminal procedure codeNEW DELHI - Parliament Friday amended the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) making it compulsory for the police to record the reasons for making an arrest or not arresting an accused, with the Rajya Sabha clearing the measure. Pakistan thanks UAE for flood reliefIslamabad, Aug 27 (IANS/WAM) Pakistan has expressed gratitude to the leadership of United Arab Emirates for standing beside Pakistani people in the country’s worst floods that killed about 1,600 people and affected more than 20 million. Key BP drilling engineer refuses to testify before federal panel investigating Gulf oil spill
Key BP engineer refuses to testify at hearing Georgia tailback Washaun Ealey charged with not reporting collision with parked truck
Georgia tailback charged with leaving accident South African girl survives horrific attack, only to die in a bus and train crash
SAfrican girl survives attack, then dies in crash US to reopen federal waters in Gulf off western La. coast for commercial, recreational fishing
More federal waters in Gulf reopening to fishing Wildfire brings overnight evacuations in Mont.; cool, calm weather helps control Wash. blazes
Homes evacuated overnight near Montana wildfire Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Tripura hit by sex scandalAGARTALA - A day after the principal of a Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) in Tripura was arrested following rape charges slapped by a teacher, hundreds of students of the school took out a march demanding his immediate release saying the charge was “a blatant lie and motivated”, officials said here Friday. One killed in Maharashtra factory blastNASHIK - One worker was killed and six others injured in a blast which ripped through a polymer factory in this Maharashtra city Friday, a police official said. TV station: Car explodes in front of offices in drug-plagued state where migrant bodies found
Car bomb explodes in Mexico where 72 bodies found 12 killed as torrential rains in Turkey trigger landslide; 2 still missing
Rains trigger landslide in Turkey, 12 killed Nawaz slams government for failing to form flood commissionISLAMABAD - Former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League(N) chief Nawaz Sharif has criticised the government for failing to constitute a flood commission comprising eminent personalities to supervise flood relief efforts. Cooler temperatures, calmer winds helping control Washington wildfires
Cooler weather helps control Washington wildfires Cop booked for Samajwadi Party leader’s deathJALAUN - A criminal case was slapped against a police officer Friday in this Uttar Pradesh district after a Samajwadi Party (SP) leader died allegedly after being beaten by him, an official said. Two youths lynched for ‘human trafficking’RANCHI - Two youths were beaten to death in Jharkhand’s Khuti district early Friday by villagers who suspected the two were involved in human trafficking, police said. Justify detention of Indian fishermen: Pakistan apex courtISLAMABAD - The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ordered the interior ministry to justify the continued detention of Indian fishermen, who had completed their sentence, in different prisons in Sindh province. Fire races through Philippine shanties, leaves thousands homeless north of capital
Philippine fire leaves thousands homeless MANILA, Philippines — Officials say a massive fire has left thousands homeless in two coastal villages north of the capital. Scarlett’s diary crucial pages missing: Defence lawyerPANAJI - Crucial pages from slain British teenager Scarlett Keeling’s diary are missing, lawyer for one of those accused of sexually assaulting the 15-year-old and leaving her to die told the trial court here Friday. Mexican TV network says car explodes in front of office in capital of violent drug state
Mexican TV network: car explodes next to office Facebook failed to reveal paedophile ring: ReportSYDNEY - Australian police have alleged that Facebook failed repeatedly to reveal the activity of an international child pornography syndicate operating on the social networking site. Nano catches fire in DelhiNEW DELHI - A Tata Nano burst into flames in south Delhi but no one was injured in the blaze, a fire official said Friday. Apex court upholds quashing of FIR against Arun GawliNEW DELHI - The Supreme Court Friday dismissed an appeal by Maharashtra government challenging the Bombay High Court verdict quashing an FIR and permission to invoke the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against underworld don-turned-politician Arun Gawli. 3 US troops killed in Afghanistan, while market bombing kills 3 police, 2 civilians |
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